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Clyde drama as fishing boat sinks following collision with oil tanker

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dailyrecord.co.uk

Three people have been saved in a major rescue operation after a fishing vessel sunk in the Firth of Clyde following a collision with an oil tanker.

A mayday call was sent out triggering an emergency response from HM Coastguard, RNLI, as well as the RAF around 3.15pm on Thursday afternoon between Troon and Brodick.

HM Coastguard sent helicopters from Inverness and Stornoway to the incident and were supported by RNLI volunteers who came with lifeboats from Troon and Arran.

CalMac also assisted with the emergency and services were delayed as a result, while an RAF Poseidon aircraft was seen circling the area.The Coastguard has confirmed that three people were rescued and are safe and well.

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